June 5 Newsletter

NUCUISINE NEWSLETTER: JANUARY 3 TO JANUARY 14

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Welcome Back Students!

We have a fantastic winter quarter planned for you. This quarter is filled with new and exciting special events, promotions, holiday celebrations, and brand new limited time offers that will heat up your taste buds during the cold Chicago winter!

NUCUISINE EVENTS!

Starbucks Grand Opening Wednesday, January 3 at Norris!!

The wait is finally over! Starbucks Grand Opening Wednesday, January 3 on the first floor of the Norris Center. Grand opening specials include a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 am., Free beverage samples from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm., enter to win a 30 GB iPod ($249 value), and enter to win FREE Starbucks coffee for the month of February (up to $95 in value)! CLICK HERE for Starbucks hours of operation.

LIMITED TIME OFFERS AT NORRIS!

National Soup Month Special at the Windy City Deli!

Monday, January 8 to Friday, January 12: Curried Corn Chowder, Windy City Deli at Willie’s Food Court
January is National Soup Month! Warm up with a hot bowl of homemade soup. The soup featured for this week is the Curried Corn Chowder. Each soup is homemade by Executive Chef Claudia Wyss of the Norris Center. The Curried Corn Chowder will be available until Friday, January 12 so hurry and try one today!

Monday, January 8 to Friday, January 19: Ham & Swiss French Toast Sandwich, Varsity Grill at Willie’s Food Court
Try the new limited time offer at the Varsity Grill, the Ham & Swiss French Toast Sandwich! Griddled smoked ham and aged Swiss cheese on French toast style Panini bread, with a dusting of powdered sugar make up this fabulous sandwich.

Monday, January 8 to Friday, January 19: Crispy Chicken BBQ Ranch Salad, Big Ten Café at Willie’s Food Court
Are you craving BBQ Chicken but still want to eat a healthy meal? Then the Crispy Chicken BBQ Ranch Salad at the Big Ten Café is the perfect limited time offer for you! This salad has romaine lettuce topped with crispy chicken nuggets, corn tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, red onions, cucumber, plum tomato, black beans, and roasted corn and served with a side of BBQ ranch dressing! Try this delicious salad today!

Wednesday, January 10 to Tuesday, January 23: Taco Salad, Willie’s Cantina at Willie’s Food Court
Are you craving Mexican cuisine? Come to Willie's Cantina and try the zesty Taco Salad. This salad begins with a bowl shaped taco shell filled with lettuce and ground beef. Then pick your share of tomatoes, onions, peppers, cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole. Available until Tuesday, January 23.

Wednesday, January 10 to Tuesday, January 23: Shanghai Chicken Noodle Wrap, Windy City Deli at Willie’s Food Court
This limited time offer at the Windy City Deli is full of flavor and spice! The Shanghai Chicken Noodle Wrap begins with teriyaki chicken breast with sesame noodle strands, shredded carrot, scallions, Napa cabbage and spinach with Asian dressing. Offer ends Tuesday, January 23!

NUTRITION CORNER

Our campus registered dietitian, Rebecca Berman RD, M.Ed., is available to answer your nutrition questions or to provide instruction for food allergy, diabetes, vegetarian or vegan diets, and other dietary needs. You may contact her at (847) 491-DIET (3438) if you have questions or would like to schedule a private consultation. In addition, you can email her at Diet-Food@northwestern.edu or visit www.balancemindbodysoul.com, a nutrition education web site.

Munch Money Makes Your Life Easier

Eating well isn't rocket science. With the Munch Money prepaid debit program, you can eat your may across campus without a penny in your pocket. It takes just $25 to get started and, with the auto refill option, you'll never go hungry. Plus, because you save 5% on every dollar you spend with the Munch Money program, it's the smarter way to eat. Adding Munch Money to an account has never been easier! For more information or to add Munch Money to your account please click here.

COMING UP!

Limited Time Offers at Norris!

Monday, January 22 to Friday, February: Cuban Style Angus Burger, Varsity Grill

Monday, January 22 to Friday, February: Apple, Cheddar & Walnut Winter Salad, The Big Ten Café

Wednesday, January 24 to Tuesday, February 6: Avocado Beef Tostada, Willie’s Cantina

Wednesday, January 24 to Tuesday, February 6: Creole Blackened Chicken Sandwich, Windy City Deli

nuCuisine Events!

Tuesday, January 16: Coupon Day at 1835 Hinman, Allison, Elder, Foster Walker, Sargent and Willard
Stop into your resident dining hall during lunch and receive a coupon for a FREE Tazo Tea, Latte or Cappuccino at Crowe Café.

Wednesday, January 31: Hawaiian Night at Sargent, Foster Walker and 1835 Hinman
This event will feature Hawaiian specialty foods, tropical island music, and lots of bright and fun Hawaiian décor.

We Want Your Comments

Did you have a particularly good lunch today? Is there something you see that needs improvement? Do you miss your favorite meal from home? Fill out a comment card, available at each dining location, and tell us what’s on your mind! Once you turn your card in, be on the lookout for a posted response

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